Looking for a non pricey set of buttons..

[tcco94]

Im looking for a set of switches type for my FS..
I dont have a home cockpit I just want to add to my yoke and throttle..

Any sugestions with links would be GREAT!

Thanks  ;)

[JSpahn]

not exactly cheap in my opinion but:
http://www.goflightinc.com/order/produc ... ucts_id=77
http://www.goflightinc.com/order/produc ... ucts_id=76

Or you could go with one of these:
http://www.lbodnar.dsl.pipex.com/joystick/

Or try here, if you want some basic controls:
http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/gen ... l?cPath=22

[tcco94]

Thanks!
I like the GoFlight SECM but I cant find it lower than $300!?
Is there a one for like under $200? That would be awesome..

But im thinking of getting this one that you listed
http://www.goflightinc.com/order/produc ... ucts_id=77

And this one..
http://www.goflightinc.com/order/produc ... ucts_id=78
Instead of the P-8 buttons I may as well get switches with it.

The only question I have is that are they FSX compatible and the second one that I listed can I make the switches work for like changing altitude, speed, heading, and virtical speed?

If I pay for these switches will they need 2 for like turning one on and one off..?

Thanks so much!  ;)

[JSpahn]

Im not 100% sure on this but I dont think goflight has support for Vista 64bit yet, if you run that check with support at goflight the guys there are really great with pointing you down the right path.....

Yep Goflight products work with FSX and you shouldn't have a problem setting up an autopilot using that product not the switches but the encoders . Just make sure you download the latest config software and hook the USB up directly to the PC or at the very least use a powered USB hub...

Toggle switches will work like actual toggles, here is a quick guide to help you understand:

Momentary--sends a single pulse and doesnt lock into position

[on/off] a toggle or button that locks into two positions (on and off)

[on/off/on] a toggle or button that is on when up off when centered and on again when down

[mom/off] a toggle or button that is normally in the off position but when pressed up will be on and will automatically return to the off position(similar to a momentary switch)

And you get others like:

[mom/off/mom]

[on/off/mom]

so on and so on...... making sense?

There are more types out there but that should give you some lingo to work with

Another crazy cockpit builder is born

[tcco94]

Okay ill check with that.
Sorry I explained the switches wrong I ment on the second one with the rotary knobs work to change the altitude hold, heading...etc.
You know what I mean?

Thanks  ;)

[Romflyer]

If all your looking for is some functional buttons that dont cost to much, did you see my post called simpit lite http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2 ... 1216937732
cheap keboard-------$20
ps2-usb converter---$20
plywood-------recycled
MDF paneling--------$10
paint-----------------$10
time-----not that much  ::)
Total-----------------$60
It is very simple and very useful

[tcco94]

Well that sounds like a good idea but there are racks for these guages I want and the rack is $60.
Anyway, before any building a rack or buying one I need the instruments  ;D.

[Romflyer]

I suppose I shouldnt have takin your subject title so seriously  ::) from my experience (all-be-it limited), the use of the words 'rack for gauges' and 'non-pricey' used in the same sentence is a bit of paradox  ;)

[SilverFox441]

Don't forget to check out http://www.desktopaviator.com/

Not the most sophisticated gear in the world... but it does lack that sophisticated price.

[tcco94]

Don't forget to check out http://www.desktopaviator.com/

Not the most sophisticated gear in the world... but it does lack that sophisticated price.

Wow CHEAP! I like the 1010 panel but will that only work with the cessna and will it work with all airplanes and whats the websites warranty becuase for this cheap im wondering if its going to break. :-?

[SilverFox441]

I haven't used Desktop Aviator stuff...however:

1. The panel should work with any aircraft in the sim. You might be limited by the inputs you have, but it should be functional.

2. I can't address warranty at all, why not ask the guy who builds them? I'm sure there is a contact listed on the website.

[tcco94]

I haven't used Desktop Aviator stuff...however:

1. The panel should work with any aircraft in the sim. You might be limited by the inputs you have, but it should be functional.

2. I can't address warranty at all, why not ask the guy who builds them? I'm sure there is a contact listed on the website.

Okay ill give it a try..
Last time I contacted GoFlight they sent me a message asking to make sure it was my question and not some computer asking then they said they'll answer so I replyed saying im real its not a computer then they never answer nor replyed back to me.
Its been months and I still have nothing (not even in the spam folder)

[Jim Hodkinson]

Hi Tcco94

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[tcco94]

[quote]Hi Tcco94

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[Jim Hodkinson]

Hi Tcco94

Glad it helped, apparently the unit is being sold / handled by SimWare

http://www.simw.com

Below is a statement by the developer that appeared as a reply to a question on the Level-D site regarding the units use (the developer